Juan Cuadrado reckons his new manager will make him an even better player than he already is.

Minutes after his £26.8m signing from Fiorentina, the explosive winger explained what he wants from the Blues and what they can expect from him.

“It’s really going to be brilliant to work with one of the best coaches anywhere in the world,” said the explosive winger who joins from Fiorentina, his third Serie A club, including loans.

New Blue: Brazil's Marcelo tussles with Juan Cuadrado (L)

“I’m very proud to be playing for him and I think he is going to help me grow into a better player.

“We are a big club, so winning important things. Playing for this team, the league championship is I think the most important thing. As for everything else, Chelsea have big players so we want to win big things.”

The World Cup international for Colombia comes with pedigree, hence one of the biggest fees in a Premier League Januarv transfer window.

In last summer’s fest in Brazil, he tied with Germany’s Tony Kroos for the most assists leading to a goal - four, as well as scoring for his country in the 4-1 win over Japan in the group stage.